The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

The one who greeted her was still the same pharmacist from yesterday, but today, he was a little more enthusiastic: "Doctor Chen, the shopkeeper has instructed that you can see the doctor directly at the carved wooden table at the door when you arrive."

"Thank you for the reminder. Please prepare a set of silver acupuncture instruments for me." Chen Xi responded with a smile, his tone revealing unquestionable professionalism.

Upon hearing this, the medicine boy quickly shuttled between the well-arranged medicine cabinets without saying a word. After a while, a set of silver needles was firmly placed in Chen Xi's hands.

Chen Xi nodded gently

As time passed, the clinic gradually became lively, with patients coming in one after another, some supported or some helped.

However, even though Chen Xi was dressed in a clean and tidy medical gown, and her expression revealed a calmness beyond her age, due to her gender, few people were willing to stop in front of her.

In the clinic, there was already a long queue in front of the tables of the only two male doctors besides her.

Seeing this, the medicine boy couldn't help but feel a little unfair for Chen Xi. He quietly pulled the shopkeeper's sleeve and asked in a low voice: "Shopkeeper, there has been no one here with Doctor Chen. Do you really think her medical skills can be trusted?"

The shopkeeper gently patted the medicine boy on the shoulder, with a meaningful smile on his face: "If you trust someone, you won't doubt him. Doctor Chen can identify many herbs, so his medical skills are naturally extraordinary. Sometimes, patiently waiting is more important than blindly chasing."

After saying that, the shopkeeper's eyes unconsciously fell on Chen Xi. He saw that she was holding a brush and concentrating on sketching a medicinal material map on rice paper.

At noon, the door of the clinic was gently pushed open, and a young woman dressed a little flamboyantly walked in slowly. She walked directly to Chen Xi's seat and sat down.

The woman's dress revealed a hint of worldliness, her hair was lightly tied up, and her eyes showed both anxiety and expectation.

Chen Xi remained calm and examined the new patient with the professional eyes of a doctor without any prejudice in his heart.

To her, a patient is just a patient, regardless of their status.

The woman's voice trembled slightly. "Doctor, I suddenly have a lot of red spots on my body. It itches badly. Please save me."

As she spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing her exposed arms, which were visibly swollen, with patches of red rashes that were shocking.

Chen Xi quickly took her pulse and made a diagnosis based on her symptoms: "Girl, based on your pulse and symptoms, this is a typical peanut allergy reaction, and it was caused by overeating recently. Fortunately, you sought medical treatment in time, otherwise your life might be in danger. I will prescribe two doses of anti-allergic medicine for you, take once a day, and please stay away from allergens such as peanuts in the future."

Chen Xi's words were gentle but firm, and every word revealed the warmth of a doctor's benevolent heart.

When the woman heard this, a trace of surprise and admiration flashed in her eyes, and her gratitude was even stronger. She said softly: "The doctor is really knowledgeable and talented. I admire you."

Chen Xi smiled slightly, his eyes gentle: "It is my duty to cure illnesses and save lives, regardless of status. Please take good care of yourself and get well soon."

As Chen Xi's reputation grew, plainly dressed prostitutes could often be seen inside and outside the clinic. They either lowered their heads and whispered, or had expectant looks in their eyes.

An old lady suddenly fell to the ground, causing a commotion inside and outside the clinic.

When the shopkeeper looked anxious and at a loss, Chen Xi stepped forward and controlled the situation with a calm and professional attitude.

Her voice was clear and powerful, penetrating the noisy crowd: "Everyone present, please remain calm and give the old lady enough space to breathe. I will give her first aid immediately."

Some of the onlookers began to realize the urgency of the situation and began to step aside.

Chen Xi quickly squatted down and skillfully checked the old lady's pulse, while asking others to fetch the items needed for first aid.

"Go and get the silver needle box on my desk."

The medicine boy ran towards the inner hall in a hurry.

Amid the noisy discussions, there was an impatient urging: "Can it be cured? If not, don't waste your time!"

Another person echoed, his anxiety evident in his words: "Yes, take action quickly, saving lives is the most important thing!"

Chen Xi ignored the hustle and bustle, and had a calm and detached manner.

When the medicine boy handed her the box of silver needles breathlessly, she calmly picked out a silver needle of appropriate length.

With a slight shake of her wrist, the silver needle accurately pierced the old lady's Ren Zhong acupoint. The movement was clean and neat, with almost no trace of blood.

Then, she used the same skillful technique to insert two other silver needles into the key acupuncture points on the old man's body.

The whole process was as smooth as flowing water, which made the onlookers secretly amazed and admire the medical skills of this young female doctor.

“Hmm…” The old lady let out a slight moan and her fingers twitched slightly.

The crowd exclaimed in amazement one after another, and they were all deeply impressed by Chen Xi's miraculous operation.

Shopkeeper Wanyu stood aside, feeling unprecedented shock in her heart.

She had invited Chen Xi to come to the clinic as a temporary measure, but she had never expected to receive such a precious treasure.

At this moment, Chen Xi not only saved a life, but also preserved the reputation of the clinic.

As the old lady gradually regained consciousness, Chen Xi maintained a professional and calm attitude, carefully checking her pulse, and spoke with dignity and tenderness: "You are still weak, so you must be careful when you move, and you need someone to support you closely. If you accidentally fall again, your life may be in danger. It is recommended that you notify your family immediately so that they can take care of you."

The old lady opened her eyes and said, "Child, you saved me?"

Wanyu stepped forward at the right time and whispered softly, attributing everything to Chen Xi: "It's all thanks to this Doctor Chen."

She took the opportunity to show everyone Chen Xi's abilities and dispelled their initial doubts about Chen Xi.

"Thanks to you, my dear child!" The old lady was so moved that her eyes sparkled with tears. She said slowly, "I have suffered from a stroke for a long time. I came here alone to get medicine today, but I didn't expect to have a seizure on the way. I am so lucky to have met you."

She sat upright on the ground, her eyes full of admiration and trust for Chen Xi.

Chen Xi responded with a gentle smile, "Old man, you are too serious. Saving lives is the duty of a doctor. Please make sure to have someone accompany you in the future. It is too risky to go out alone."

At this moment, the old lady excitedly pulled out a heavy silver note from her bosom and presented it respectfully with both hands: "It's just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Doctor Chen."

The hundred-liang silver note sparkled in the sun, causing the people around to exclaim in amazement.

Under the gaze of everyone, Chen Xi became the focus of the whole place. Those who had previously mocked her instantly turned into amazement and envy.

"It's true that people cannot be judged by their appearance, and sea water cannot be measured!"

Today's event came to a successful conclusion. Wanyu not only had no intention of keeping the 100 taels of silver note for herself, but instead used it as a bridge to further narrow the distance between her and Chen Xi.

"Please accept this gift. Today's turnaround is all thanks to your efforts. What we did is really insignificant. If I take it, I will not be at peace."